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Evita: The Making of a Superstar

Suzy Klein travels deep into the world of musical theatre, and the colourful landscapes of Argentina, to discover the story of one of the West End's most celebrated characters.

Suzy Klein travels deep into the world of musical theatre, and the colourful landscapes of Argentina, to discover the story of one of the West End's most celebrated characters. Intertwining the stories of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's creation with the true story of Eva Peron, she celebrates the extraordinary show in the 40th year after its creation.

Meeting musical stars including Elaine Paige, Hal Prince and Tim Rice, she hears how the show came into being, all inspired by a face on a postage stamp. She then travels to Argentina, meeting politicians, performers and Eva fans to hear how this intensely divisive figure - loved by the poor, loathed by the rich - became one of the enduring icons of our time.

58 minutes

Last on

Fri 2 Dec 202223:00
BBC Four

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Music Played

  • Sonu Nigam

    Rehnuma

  • Paul Bateman, City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

    Waltz

  • William Motzing, City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

    Nuovo Cinema Paradiso

  • Julie Covington

    Don't Cry For Me Argentina

  • Elena Roger, Ricky Martin, Evita (New Broadway Cast Recording)

    Buenos Aires (Highlights Version)

  • David Essex, Andrew Lloyd Webber

    Oh What A Circus

  • Antonio Banderas

    High Flying Adored

    Singer: Madonna.

  • Luciano Supervielle

    Pulso (1000 Mares)

  • Astor Piazzolla

    Jeanne Y Paul

  • Astor Piazzolla

    Libertango

  • Andrew Lloyd Webber, Colm Wilkinson, London Philharmonic Orchestra

    And The Money Kept Rolling In (And Out)

  • Bajofondo

    Zitarrosa

  • Gotan Project

    Mi Confesion

  • Sharon Campbell, The Crouch End Festival Chorus and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

    Another Suitcase In Another Hall (Evita)

  • Evita Soundtrack-Madonna

    Eva's Final Broadcast

Credits

PresenterSuzy Klein
ProducerVictoria James
DirectorVictoria James
Executive ProducerGreg Sanderson
EditorAyandele Alex Pascall
ProducerCameron Powrie
Production ManagerAmy Tapper
Production ManagerRita Ribas
Production AssistantDale Murray
On-line editingAdam Grant
ColouristVicki Matich
Re-recording mixerMatt Skilton
Camera OperatorDoron Schlair
Camera OperatorJay Dacey
Production CompanyBrook Lapping Productions

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